Fashion’s hidden costs
In an attempt to fulfil our complex needs and find a unique expression of identity and to feel comfortable, or many a time to be accepted by the community or society-set standards,…
The cost of delayed decisions in competitive markets
There is a form of organisational paralysis that does not look like paralysis. The meetings continue. The analyses are commissioned. The consultations happen. The options are revie…
Inflation in Oman climbs 3.2% in April
MUSCAT: Inflation in the Sultanate of Oman rose by 3.2 per cent in April 2026 compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the National Centre for Statistics…
Raysut port upgrade boosts fisheries investment
SALALAH: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has completed the rehabilitation of Raysut Fishing Port in Salalah at a cost exceeding RO 2.9 million, strengthe…
SQU Hospital performs Oman’s first ear surgery using Lymphatic Duct Closure Technique
Muscat: A surgery team from Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH) recently performed the Sultanate of Oman’s first surgical operation using internal lymphatic duct closure techn…
Al Azaiba Health Complex to close temporarily from June 7
Muscat: As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the national healthcare system and upgrade specialized medical services, the Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the temporary clo…
Oman sees a jump in aviation fuel exports in Q1, 2026
The total aviation fuel exports from the Sultanate of Oman increased by 7.6 percent in the first three months of 2026.A total of 5.448 million barrels of jet fuel were exported du…
North Korean women footballers land in the South
Incheon: Kang Jin-kyu A North Korean women’s football team landed in South Korea on Sunday, marking the first visit by a sports team from the isolated country to its southern neigh…
Special commemorative plates announced for Khareef Dhofar 2026
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police (ROP) announced on Sunday the launch of special commemorative vehicle license plates for the Khareef Dhofar 2026 season.The initiative offers motorist…
Oman’s passport improves rankings
Muscat – The Sultanate of Oman’s Passport has improved its rankings in the latest Henley Passport Index for May 2026 to 55, compared to the rankings of 57 that were issued in Janua…